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Compulsory voting has boosted turnout in Australia – is it time NZ tried it?

New Zealand has a voter turnout problem. Although enrolment is compulsory for all eligible voters, casting a ballot is optional. And the number of people voting has been falling in both general and local body elections since the 1980s.

The Conversation

To improve children’s mental health, start by supporting their parents

Many Australian children struggle with their mental health. Recent data shows around one in seven children (13.9%) aged 4–17 experiences a diagnosable mental illness.

The Conversation

The tax changes in the budget only scratch the surface. Here are 4 reforms Australia needs next

Is Australia finally getting serious about tax reform, or just testing the waters?

The Conversation

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950-year-old burial of a pet dingo reveals unique archaeological evidence of humans ritually 'feeding' a grave

Archaeologists have excavated the remains of a dingo that was buried by ancestors of the Australian Aboriginal Barkindji people and "fed" for the next 500 years with river mussels.

LiveScience

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

Tax experts are urging the states to shield businesses from higher costs as they restructure their assets after Labor's controversial federal budget.

AAP

Aussie smoking market warning for NZ over illegal supply

Comment from the University of Auckland: NZ’s more permissive and controlled regulatory approach to vaping can achieve healthier declines in cigarette smoking

Newsroom.co.nz

Ecca Vandal, the genre-defying punk-rap star on getting offline and having tea with Flea: ‘It constantly spins me out’

The Australian singer’s new album, Looking For People to Unfollow, is a punchy rejection of ‘faux-sincerity’ and music being reduced to TikTok-able snippets

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Australia’s social media ban preventing teenagers from accessing the news, research finds

Half of the teenagers who have been blocked say they are seeing less news than before – but they are not necessarily going back to traditional sources

The Guardian - AU

Australian Mum Started a Laundry Side Hustle — 'The Laundry Lady' Scaled to $12 Million Across Three Countries

Susan Toft built The Laundry Lady from a spare room side hustle into an $8.6 million laundry operation across three countries without franchising.

International Business Times UK

MJK Smith obituary

Cricketer who captained England for 25 Tests and amassed 39,832 runs across his first-class career

The Guardian - UK

Australian toddler in coma after inhaling cake decorating dust

Australian authorities recall product and advise consumers to stop using metallic powder immediately

The Independent UK

30 New Comics By Evie Hilliar Tackling Life’s Absurdities And Joys

Known online as Yeevz, the Australia-based artist transforms everyday thoughts and situations into colorful comics that feel uncomfortably accurate in the best possible way. Her comics jump between awkward social encounters, intrusive thoughts, creative struggles, emotional burnout, and the constant battle of trying to function like a normal human being…

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‘A book that should be read by all Australians’: Clare Wright wins book of the year at the NSW Literary awards

The historian won $50,000 for her nonfiction book Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions, which judges praised as deeply researched, ‘highly original’ and ‘vividly alive’

The Guardian - AU

Cricket Australia chief downplays fears Indian investment in BBL could lead to loss of control

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has allayed concerns about private investment in the Big Bash League. He stated that fears of Indian Premier League franchise owners taking control are overblown. Greenberg emphasised that Cricket Australia is seeking valuable partners, not selling the game to India. The decision on partners rests…

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What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainer

China will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases will include wheat, corn, meat, cotton, and timber. Rival suppliers like Brazil and Australia may see reduced exports. This agreement aims to expand trade between the two nations.

AAP

Rugby Australia's alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels

A mysterious policy designed to boost Australian rugby heartland at the expense of the Melbourne Rebels is a key sticking point in a lawsuit worth millions.

The Guardian - AU

Police running out of room to store illegal cigarettes they’ve seized amid Australia’s booming illicit trade

Inquiry into black market hears cost of destroying vapes has also soared, with some requiring manual dismantling

Evening Standard

Anglo American to sell Australian steelmaking coal mines for £2.9bn

The FTSE 100 commodities giant said it will sell the operations to fellow UK-based miner Dhilmar.

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Australia’s new migration policy backs skilled workers and onshore applicants for permanent residency

Australia will maintain its permanent migration intake at 1.85 lakh for 2026-27. The nation prioritizes skilled migrants and those already residing in Australia. Employer-sponsored visas see a significant increase. Reforms to the points test and recognition of overseas qualifications are planned. Indians now form Australia's largest migrant group.

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10 Giant Birds That Are Bigger Than Humans

When most people think of birds, they imagine tiny sparrows, colourful parrots, or pigeons sitting quietly on rooftops. But nature has another side that feels almost unreal. There are birds on Earth so massive, so powerful, and so tall that standing beside them feels like standing next to a dinosaur.…

The Independent UK

Australia outlaws prominent neo Nazi group in crackdown on antisemitic hatred

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Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.

The Independent UK

Kylie’s biggest Netflix doc revelations, from personal tragedy to the raunchy tour that went too far

TV: Despite the freight train of hits and that famed megawatt smile, the beloved Australian pop star remains utterly elusive, writes Annabel Nugent. In a new Netflix documentary, Kylie lifts the veil on the love affairs, career missteps and unlikely friendships that shaped her life

The Conversation

Businesses need more than generic chatbots to benefit from AI. Will this budget help?

This month’s federal budget made a familiar promise: artificial intelligence (AI) will help lift Australia’s productivity.

The Guardian - AU

Neo-Nazi group challenges hate ban by arguing law ‘operates as a doorway to tyranny’

Banned White Australia group lodges documents with high court stating legislation ‘burdens freedom of governmental and political communication’

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